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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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