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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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