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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important 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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