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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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