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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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