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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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