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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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