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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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