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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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