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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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