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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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