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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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