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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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