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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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