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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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