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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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