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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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