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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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