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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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