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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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