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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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