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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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