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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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