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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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