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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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