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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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