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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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