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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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