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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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