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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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