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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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