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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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