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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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