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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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