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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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