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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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