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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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