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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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