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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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