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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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