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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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