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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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