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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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