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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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