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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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