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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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