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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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