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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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