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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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