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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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