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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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