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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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