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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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