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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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