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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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