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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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