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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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