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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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