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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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