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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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