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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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