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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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