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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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