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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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