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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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