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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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