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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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