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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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