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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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