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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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