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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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