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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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