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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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