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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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