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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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