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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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