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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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