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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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