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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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