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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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