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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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