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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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