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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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