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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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