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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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