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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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