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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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