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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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