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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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