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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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