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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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