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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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