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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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