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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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