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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations 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 massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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