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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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