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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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