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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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