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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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