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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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