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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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