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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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