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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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