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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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