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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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