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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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