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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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