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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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