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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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