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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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