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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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