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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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