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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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