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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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