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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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