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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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