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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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