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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently 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 quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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