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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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