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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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