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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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