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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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