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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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