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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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