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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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