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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key 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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