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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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