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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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