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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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