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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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