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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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