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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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