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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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