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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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