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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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