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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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