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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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