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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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