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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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