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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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