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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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