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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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