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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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