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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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