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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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