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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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