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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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