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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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