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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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