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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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