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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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