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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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