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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key 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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