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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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