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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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