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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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