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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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