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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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