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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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