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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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