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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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