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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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