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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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