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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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