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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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