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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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