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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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