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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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