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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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