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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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