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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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