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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. 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 MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education