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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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