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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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