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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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