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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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