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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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