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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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