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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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