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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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