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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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