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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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