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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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