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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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