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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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