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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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