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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for students 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. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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