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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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