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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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