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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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