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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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