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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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