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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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