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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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