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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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