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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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