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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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