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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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