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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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