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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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