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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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