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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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