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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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