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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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