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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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