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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines 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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