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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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