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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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