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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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 free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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