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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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