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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle 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 online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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