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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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