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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources