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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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