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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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