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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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