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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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