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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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