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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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