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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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