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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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