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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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