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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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