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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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