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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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