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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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