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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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