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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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