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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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