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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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