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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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