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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning enable people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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