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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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