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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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