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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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