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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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