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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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