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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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