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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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