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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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