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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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