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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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