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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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