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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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