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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines 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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