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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over 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 massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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