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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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