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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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