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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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