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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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