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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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