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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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