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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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