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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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