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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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