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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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