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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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