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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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