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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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