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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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