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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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