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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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