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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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