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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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