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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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