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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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