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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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