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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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