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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners 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 MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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