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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people 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. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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