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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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