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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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