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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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