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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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