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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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