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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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