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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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