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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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