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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. 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 a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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