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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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