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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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