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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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