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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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