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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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