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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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