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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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