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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling 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. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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