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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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