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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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