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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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