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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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