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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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