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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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