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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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