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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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