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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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