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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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