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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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