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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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