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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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