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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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