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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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