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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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