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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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