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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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