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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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