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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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