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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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