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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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