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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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