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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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