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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes 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 in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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