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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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