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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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