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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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