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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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