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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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