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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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