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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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