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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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