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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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