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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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