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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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