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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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