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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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