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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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