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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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