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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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