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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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