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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations 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. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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