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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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