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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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