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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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