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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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