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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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