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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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