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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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