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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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