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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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