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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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