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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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