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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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