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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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