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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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