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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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