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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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