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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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