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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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