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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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