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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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