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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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