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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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