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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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