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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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