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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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