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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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