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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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