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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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