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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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