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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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