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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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