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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses 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 normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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