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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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