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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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