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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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