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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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