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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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