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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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