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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important 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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