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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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