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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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