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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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