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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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