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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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