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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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