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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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