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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. 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. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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