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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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