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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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