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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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