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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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