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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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