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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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