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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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