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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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