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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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