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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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