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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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