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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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