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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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