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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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