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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important 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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