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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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