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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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