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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes 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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