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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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