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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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