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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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