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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes 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. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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