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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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