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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver 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 classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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