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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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