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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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