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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons