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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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