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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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