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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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