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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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