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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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