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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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