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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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