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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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