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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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