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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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