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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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