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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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