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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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