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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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