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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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