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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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