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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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