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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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