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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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