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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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