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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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