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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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