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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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