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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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