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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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