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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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