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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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