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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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