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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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