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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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