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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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