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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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