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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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