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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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