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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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