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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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