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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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