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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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