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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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