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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth 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 customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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