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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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