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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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