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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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