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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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