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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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