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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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