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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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