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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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