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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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