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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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