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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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