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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling 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 online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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