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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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