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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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