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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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