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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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