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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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