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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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