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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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