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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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