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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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