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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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