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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled humans 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. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key 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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