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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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