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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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