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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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