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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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