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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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