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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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