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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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