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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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