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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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