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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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