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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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