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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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