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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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