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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around 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. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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