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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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