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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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