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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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