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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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