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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches 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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