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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major 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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