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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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