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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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