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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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