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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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