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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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