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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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