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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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