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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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