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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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