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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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