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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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