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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not always 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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