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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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