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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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