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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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