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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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