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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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