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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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