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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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