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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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