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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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