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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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