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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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