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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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