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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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